The mineral-rich grounds of the USA don’t come much more
renowned than in the fascinating western state of Colorado. Its
unique, rocky landscape makes for incredible holiday destinations
for gem collectors and jewellery enthusiasts – not to mention the
unforgettable field trips for American schoolchildren. It is known
that some of the finest gemstones of the world have come out of the
abounding mines of the varied state.
The Pikes Peak region in the middle of Colorado, slightly to the
west of Colorado Springs, is a world-famous site for the mining and
collecting of high-quality
gemstones – it is perhaps most famous for its striking
combination of Amazonite and smoky quartz, which can be found in
great quantities across the region. You can explore the existence
of Amazonite in one of the most geologically significant locations
in North America here with Monica Vinader.